Mazda Door Latch Problem Under Investigation

NHTSA is investigating complaints that doors won’t close properly on more than 39,000 cars made by Mazda. The probe affects Mazda 6 cars from the 2009 model year. NHTSA says it has received four complaints that the doors failed to latch. In one case, a passenger door opened while a car was being driven. The agency says the owners complained that some of the door-latch mounting screws were missing. NHTSA will check to see if the problem is big enough to cause a recall. It also will determine if the doors have caused any crashes or injuries.